Job Description

Posting Title
BAND 4 - District Manager - Amended
Position Classification
Band 4
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA

Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA

Salary Range
$105,900.12 to $140,800.04 annually
Close Date
12/9/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Regional Operations - North Area
Job Summary

The Team:

Join the Peace District team within Regional Operations - Northeast Region, where we work together to manage BC's Crown land and natural resources responsibly. This long-standing team includes the District Manager, Directors, BC Timber Sales, and technical specialists in forestry, stewardship, range, and authorizations, all focused on balancing environmental stewardship with economic opportunity. Our work supports local communities, sustains jobs, and strengthens partnerships across the Natural Resource Sector and with Indigenous partners.

The Role:

This operational leadership role focuses on guiding forest and land management work across the Peace District while supporting a diverse team of managers, supervisors, professionals, and technical staff. It offers the chance to mentor emerging leaders, foster a respectful and collaborative workplace, and strengthen relationships with Indigenous partners to advance reconciliation. The work contributes to healthy forests, sustainable timber supply, and vibrant communities in the Northeast, helping shape how BC's public lands are managed for generations to come.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements:

University degree in a field related to Natural Resource Management, Business/Public Administration. Preference may be given for natural resource education. Considerable experience (typically four (4) to five (5) or more years) in the following: natural resource experience including some program management; and, management capacity within the public sector or industry including business and organizational planning accountabilities; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g. related Master's Degree plus three (3) or more years of related experience; or Diploma in a natural resource field supplemented by seven (7) or more years of progressive and considerable senior level experience).

Additional experience may include:


Demonstrated experience and ability to manage high profile issues involving diverse internal and external partners and stakeholders, provide strategic advice, and develop creative solutions to complex problems. Experience managing the implementation of agreements, solutions, and partnerships with multiple parties and First Nations. Experience leading, coaching and managing multi-disciplinary management, professional and technical staff. Preference may be given for experience within a unionized work environment. Experience organizing, planning and managing complex and multiple projects concurrently to achieve business goals. Preference may be given for experience working within a matrix management structure where objectives are achieved by working across organizational boundaries, engaging in collaborative strategizing and reaching decisions through consensus. Preference may be given for experience in financial management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Karrilyn.Vince@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Amendment November 18th, 2025: posting closing date extended to December 9th, 2025.

There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.

This position is located in Dawson Creek; other Natural Resource Sector offices in the North Area may be considered. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of possible locations.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

This position is excluded from union membership.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.


We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.


The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Metis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.


The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO

- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES

- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES

- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.


Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.



Job Category
Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics